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Living in Castleton (High Peak): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Castleton (High Peak) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Castleton (High Peak) most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 41/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the S33 postcode district, Castleton (High Peak) scores lowest. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (81). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the S33 postcode district.

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Castleton (High Peak) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
507.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 57 crimes
↑ 814% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
↑ 259% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 653% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 687% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 917% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 71 crimes
  2. 2 Station Approach 17 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 4.106 · PM2.5 5.99 · PM10 9.268 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Castleton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E11.7 mi
Rotherham General Hospital18.1 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E18.2 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryEvelyn Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity736 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
19
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2%Retired34.3%Student2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership74.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax High Peak · 2026-27
A £1,590
B £1,855
C £2,120
D £2,385
E £2,915
F £3,445
G £3,975
H £4,770
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Hope 1.9 mi
Edale 2.3 mi
Bamford 3.6 mi
J3 M67 14.4 mi
J3 M67 14.9 mi
J2 M67 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Castleton (High Peak) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hope (High Peak) 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Derbyshire Dales) 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bamford 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tideswell 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hathersage 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Dove Holes 29 5.4 mi away ⇄
Eyam 39 5.8 mi away ⇄
Chapel-en-le-Frith 48 6.0 mi away ⇄
Tunstead 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Batham Gate 32 6.4 mi away ⇄
Grindleford 40 6.7 mi away ⇄
Chinley 51 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Castleton (High Peak) a nice place to live?

Castleton (High Peak) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Castleton (High Peak) is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Castleton (High Peak)?

Castleton (High Peak) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 208 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Castleton (High Peak)?

Among the top-rated schools in Castleton (High Peak) is Castleton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Castleton (High Peak) in total.

Castleton (High Peak) in context

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Postcode districts in Castleton (High Peak)

S33 41 ⇄

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